Mother

A total self committment 
Not fame or fortune
She gave herself completely
In throught, in word, in deed

She never stopped to wonder
On blessings she might earn
But tried instead to teach me
And prayed that I might learn

And now I'm older, and wiser
I understand much more 
And look with admiration
Her presence I adore

Mother gave me everything
A debt I cannot repay
So help God to show her
My love in every way
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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